Lagos State arrests individuals for extorting N100 from residents using a makeshift bridge at Trade Fair amid flood concerns, ensuring legal action as part of crackdown efforts.
In response to widespread flooding in Lagos, the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps has taken action against individuals extorting residents for using a makeshift crossover bridge at Trade Fair, charging them N100 per crossing.
This initiative follows a viral video exposing the illegal practice. Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab of the Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources confirmed the arrests via Twitter, emphasizing that the offenders would face legal consequences.
The crackdown reflects ongoing efforts by the government to maintain order and protect citizens from exploitative practices during challenging times of environmental distress.
